Famous landmarks in Pakistan
6 landmarks
Pakistan on My Earth Toy, the free 3D toy globe for kids: 6 landmarks. Here you can see its flag, capital and size, then fly to every place on the globe.
Pakistan's flag is dark green with a white crescent moon and a white five-pointed star, and a white upright stripe next to the pole.
Read about this flag →Pakistan at a glance
- Capital
- Islamabad
- Continent
- Asia
- Area
- 881,913 km²
- Population
- 251.3 million
Pakistan is a large country in South Asia. It stretches from the Arabian Sea in the south to some of the highest mountains on Earth in the north, and it borders India, China, Afghanistan and Iran. Its capital is Islamabad, and its biggest city is Karachi. With well over 200 million people, it is one of the most populous countries in the world.
Pakistan is known for towering peaks such as K2, the mighty Indus River, ancient cities and colourful bazaars. On the globe you can visit the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore, the tent-shaped Faisal Mosque in Islamabad, the Mazar-e-Quaid in Karachi, the Minar-e-Pakistan tower and the old Frere Hall.
Geography and nature
The north of Pakistan is a land of giants. The Karakoram, Himalaya and Hindu Kush ranges meet here, and K2, the second-highest mountain in the world at 8,611 metres, stands on the border with China. The Indus River flows down from these mountains through the whole country to the Arabian Sea, watering the wide, flat plains of Punjab and Sindh where most people live. The west has dry plateaus and deserts. Wild animals include the snow leopard and the markhor, a wild goat with spiral horns that is the national animal.
People, languages and culture
Urdu is the national language and English is also official, but many people grow up speaking Punjabi, Pashto, Sindhi, Saraiki or Balochi. Almost everyone is Muslim. Cricket is by far the most popular sport, and Pakistan won the Cricket World Cup in 1992. People love spicy dishes like biryani and nihari, and sweet milky tea called chai. Trucks are often painted in bright patterns and hung with chains and bells, a folk art known as truck art.
History in a nutshell
About 4,500 years ago, the Indus Valley Civilization built well-planned cities such as Mohenjo-daro and Harappa, with brick houses and drains. Later the region was part of many empires, including the Mughal Empire, which built the Badshahi Mosque in the 1670s. Britain later ruled the area as part of British India. In 1947 British India was divided, and Pakistan became an independent country, led by Muhammad Ali Jinnah. In 1971 its eastern part became the separate country of Bangladesh.
Fun facts
- Five of the world's fourteen mountains taller than 8,000 metres are in Pakistan, including K2 and Nanga Parbat.
- The Faisal Mosque was designed to look like a desert tent, with four tall minarets at its corners.
- The Karakoram Highway crosses into China at the Khunjerab Pass, one of the highest paved border crossings in the world, at about 4,700 metres.
- The city of Sialkot is famous for making hand-stitched footballs used around the world.
Famous landmarks in Pakistan
Badshahi Mosque
Pakistan · Asia
Imperial mosque built 1671–1673 by the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, of carved red sandstone inlaid with white marble.
Faisal Mosque
Pakistan · Asia
Pakistan’s national mosque at the foot of the Margalla Hills, designed by Turkish architect Vedat Dalokay: instead of a dome, eight white concrete shells form a Bedouin-tent prayer hall, ringed by four 90 m pencil minarets.
Mazar-e-Quaid
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Mausoleum of Pakistan's founder Muhammad Ali Jinnah, built 1960–1971 to a design by Yahya Merchant.
Minar-e-Pakistan
Pakistan · Asia
National monument in Lahore's Iqbal Park marking the 1940 Lahore Resolution, designed by Nasreddin Murat-Khan and built 1960–1968.
Bahria Icon Tower
Pakistan · Asia
Pakistan's tallest building, a 62-storey, 273 m tower in Karachi's Clifton district (2009–2017, Arshad Shahid Abdullah).
Frere Hall
Pakistan · Asia
Venetian-Gothic town hall built 1863–1865 to Henry Saint Clair Wilkins's design, in buff local limestone banded with white and grey stone.
Questions
What is the capital of Pakistan?
The capital of Pakistan is Islamabad.
Which continent is Pakistan in?
Pakistan is in Asia.
How big is Pakistan?
Pakistan covers about 881,913 km².
How many people live in Pakistan?
About 251.3 million people live in Pakistan.
What are the most famous landmarks in Pakistan?
Some of the best-known landmarks in Pakistan are Badshahi Mosque, Faisal Mosque, Mazar-e-Quaid, Minar-e-Pakistan and Bahria Icon Tower. My Earth Toy has 6 landmarks from Pakistan on its free 3D globe, each with a photo and quick facts.
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Updated: 2026-10-30